MSc Bioinformatics at Newcastle University

The Bioinformatics MSc combines foundational skills in bioinformatics with specialist skills in computing programming, molecular biology and research methods. It is unique and interdisciplinary, combining biology and computer science to analyse and interpret biological data. You’ll also explore genome sequencing, post-genomic technologies, and how to apply modern computational and statistical methods to real biological problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll explore modern techniques used in post-genomic research and develop your programming skills using up-to-date languages. You will also learn how to handle and interpret complex biological data. Compulsory modules include: Genome Scale Data Analytics, Bioinformatics Theory and Practice, Modelling Cellular Systems, Advanced Programming for Digital Biology, Contemporary topics in bioinformatics with group project, Computing Environments for Digital Biology, Research Project for Bioinformatics, Computing Foundations of Data Science.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: EPSRC DTP studentship; NUact Fellowship; Bioinformatician at the Medical Research Council; Technical Consultant at Accenture; Bioinformatics Technician at Barcelona Supercomputing Centre; Junior Software Developer at National Health Service (NHS) Digital; Bioinformatics Manager at the Natural History Museum; Director of Data Science & Professional Services at SciBite; Research Fellow at Northwestern University; Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina.

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